my MOT..

[sara3]

well it passed today! they noted that the rear brake pads were worn but not yet needing replacing.

but.... last year it passed with a note that the front nearside brake pad was worn. I didn't get it done... has it magically improved, or is something not right with the MOT test?

should I do anything?

[dougielogan]

Euro Car Parts are very reasonable and will have pads for most makes and models, I'm a mechanic and their pads are as good as / same as OE, they will have a branch near you, dougie.

[sara3]

thanks Dougie, do you know if they fit them as well? and OE??

[ChuckFickens]

OE = original equipment.

Brake pads are not normally that expensive, even for a Alfa! and fitting them is a doodle, a decent mechanic should be able to do the whole lot in about an hour or so.

[sara3]

thanks Chuck. are you free this afternoon? ;o)

[carrot99]

saucy minx!! (wish I'd thought of it)

[sara3]

carrot, I don't see him jumping at the invitation :o/

[carrot99]

shame...and he's good with computers - just think if he turned up with his toolkit and a chocolate muffin - what more would we want?

[sara3]

he's 6'6", you know.. a proper man!

[carrot99]

he's really lovely on here isn't he - intelligent and a sense of humour - and now you tell me 6' 6" - well, the whole package!!

[ChuckFickens]

LOL :)

if I did turn up with a toolkit I'd expect the chocolate muffin to be supplied for me ;)

[sara3]

excuse me, I have baking to do.......

like I ever do baking! I'll go to the best cakey shop, though :o)

[carrot99]

well I've parked on a bit of flat ground (i live on a hill) and I'm off to put Asda's oil in my car - bye now

[lexie..]

I have just posted a recipe for choc muffins in food and drink

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Food-and-Drink/ Recipes/Question784385.html

[carrot99]

blimey - I'm off to the baker's too!!!

[sara3]

carrot, make sure it's the right oil for your car!

thanks lexie, looks like I'm baking after all :o)

[carrot99]

nice try lexie - get in the queue!!

[lexie..]

my muffins are yummy.....................chuck would not be able to resist....................lol.
:-)

[sara3]

he's gone again! one of you two are putting him off.. be gone!!

[carrot99]

it's olive with a hint of garlic - apparently the emissions are the same but it smells nicer!

[sara3]

lol, you fool!